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Our east facing two story North Texas brick home is situated on the crest of a hill and receives almost lazer beam like heat for about 4 or so hours a day. To combat this heat we have Gila Platinum Heat window film installed on first and second floor windows. The problem is with our second floor master bedroom window and window arch. When viewed from the ground (and street) this large window is very mirror like in appearance. While this window does not cast a blinding reflection it alway catchs peoples attention whether they are walking or driving. We have received complaints from both drivers and walkers.

Is there anything we can do to eliminate this unattractive appearance? All comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Louisp

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Our east facing two story North Texas brick home is situated on the crest of a hill and receives almost lazer beam like heat for about 4 or so hours a day. To combat this heat we have Gila Platinum Heat window film installed on first and second floor windows. The problem is with our second floor master bedroom window and window arch. When viewed from the ground (and street) this large window is very mirror like in appearance. While this window does not cast a blinding reflection it alway catchs peoples attention whether they are walking or driving. We have received complaints from both drivers and walkers.

Is there anything we can do to eliminate this unattractive appearance? All comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Louisp

possibly a lighter film, like a 35% or 50%, since if it's that mirrored I'm going to assume it's 20%. Maybe you can pick a less mirror like color also, like solar bronze. There are also some great films like Panorama that block quite a biot of heat, are not very reflective and have great warranties. Film doesn't need to be dark to block heat.

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Our east facing two story North Texas brick home is situated on the crest of a hill and receives almost lazer beam like heat for about 4 or so hours a day. To combat this heat we have Gila Platinum Heat window film installed on first and second floor windows. The problem is with our second floor master bedroom window and window arch. When viewed from the ground (and street) this large window is very mirror like in appearance. While this window does not cast a blinding reflection it alway catchs peoples attention whether they are walking or driving. We have received complaints from both drivers and walkers.

Is there anything we can do to eliminate this unattractive appearance? All comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Louisp

Sounds like you did this yourself. In the DIY world, that is about all that is available.

If you want less reflective film, look into the ceramic style and XIR films from a professional installer.

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Our east facing two story North Texas brick home is situated on the crest of a hill and receives almost lazer beam like heat for about 4 or so hours a day. To combat this heat we have Gila Platinum Heat window film installed on first and second floor windows. The problem is with our second floor master bedroom window and window arch. When viewed from the ground (and street) this large window is very mirror like in appearance. While this window does not cast a blinding reflection it alway catchs peoples attention whether they are walking or driving. We have received complaints from both drivers and walkers.

Is there anything we can do to eliminate this unattractive appearance? All comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Louisp

Sounds like you did this yourself. In the DIY world, that is about all that is available.

If you want less reflective film, look into the ceramic style and XIR films from a professional installer.

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